Fashion week frenzy

The last few days have been tiring and equally rewarding as I showcased my fall/winter collection entitled Mosaic for the Lakme Fashion Week. This season, I wanted to keep the collection completely wearable and saleable for the current market situation, instead of making the line too trendy or applicable to fewer people. The designs are a blend of cultures from across the globe and not restricted to any particular tradition. But I have made sure that the cuts, textures and fall are in sync with the current fashion trends and are young and experimental. My collection started off with an array of feminine shift dresses with ruffles and ethnic embroidery detailing, some with cap sleeves. There were one shoulder draped gowns with elegant beaded straps, tunics with low-waist tie details and blouses with printed panel applique. And as for the inspiration, the circle prints were from Eastern countries that look really vibrant on classic ivory, burgundy and champagne. The fabrics were all rich and luxurious with silk tafettas, silk satins and georgettes. I specially used a combination of geometric and folk prints to represent the youth and their unique evolving identity. Now that the fashion week is over, I am taking off for a much needed holiday. So that I can relax, recharge and renew myself until the next fashion season is upon us.

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Fashion designer Gayatri graduated from Babson in 1997 and moved to New York where she worked as a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Her stint with Saks Fifth Avenue gave her the confidence to go solo and in May 2000 she incorporated Milaaya Embroideries in both the US and India. Milaaya provides its unique expertise to some of the largest names in the fashion business including the likes of Christian Dior, Escada, Armani and Anna Sui.

Fashion designer Gayatri graduated from Babson in 1997 and moved to New York where she worked as a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue.